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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,261.39, 722,601.74 and 268,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,261.39, 722,601.74 and 268,445.12 is: 403,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,261.39 : 722,601.74 = 268,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,261.39/722,601.74 = 268,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,261.39x = 722,601.74 × 268,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,261.39x = 193,978,907,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,978,907,864.61/481,261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,063.52

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